About Western Dairyland

Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council, Inc. is a private, non-profit community action agency established June 6, 1966, under the Economic Opportunity Act to help families and individuals in Buffalo, Eau Claire, Jackson, and Trempealeau counties located in West Central Wisconsin. The agency's mission is to alleviate poverty-related conditions and provide opportunities which enable everyone to advance economically and socially.

WDEOC works with individuals as well as community organizations to improve the quality of life for all. The agency is governed by a Board of Directors representing the counties we serve.

Western Dairyland programs are developed in response to identified community needs. Through competitive grant applications, the agency obtains funding from federal, state and private resources. Western Dairyland continues to be an advocate for the interests of the economically disadvantaged and will continue to bring these issues to the attention of policy makers at the local, state and national level.

Since 1990, Western Dairyland has been affiliated with a nationwide network of Community Action Agencies. Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.